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Samoa's Visser smashes record 39 in an over against Vanuatu
21 Aug 2024Darius Visser scored 39 runs in a single over to set a men's T20 International record and help Samoa to a 10-run victory over Vanuatu in Apia.
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Legacy of the FIFA Women's World Cup
20 Aug 2024The event surpassed expectations and broke records, but has local enthusiasm waned?
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Tall Ferns lose opening World Cup qualifier
20 Aug 2024New Zealand gave a up a second quarter to Montenegro in the pre-qualifier in Mexico.
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Football Ferns captain says nerve injury may end her professional career
20 Aug 2024The Football Ferns captain suggested in a speech to young sportswomen that she had been considering her post-playing career.
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Silver Ferns player pool thins after four fail fitness test
20 Aug 2024Four players have been ruled out of selection contention for the upcoming Silver Ferns series against England after failing to meet fitness standards.
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Cycling medallist Richardson switches from Australia to Britain
20 Aug 2024The change of allegiance comes days after track cyclist Matthew Richardson won three Olympic medals for Australia.
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Sabalenka overpowers American Pegula to win Cincinnati Open
20 Aug 2024Aryna Sabalenka harnessed her powerful serve to subdue American Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5 and win the Cincinnati Open.
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Veteran Vardy earns Leicester point against wasteful Spurs
20 Aug 2024Veteran striker Jamie Vardy earned newly-promoted Leicester City a 1-1 draw with a profligate Tottenham Hotspur.
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NFL in talks to clear players for Olympic flag football
20 Aug 2024The NFL says it is in talks to clear a path for interested players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Shaun Johnson honoured with stadium name change
20 Aug 2024The Warriors' home ground will be known as Shaun Johnson Stadium this week as the club honours its departing playmaker.
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Tennis: Erin Routliffe wins Cincinnati Open doubles title
19 Aug 2024The win means the New Zealand tennis player extends her points lead over everyone else at the top of the world rankings.
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Brisbane's Gabba left off test cricket calendar for first time in 50 years
19 Aug 2024Brisbane's Gabba ground has been left off the Australian test cricket calendar for the first time in half a century.
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'An old-school feeling' - All Blacks’ South African adventure awaits
19 Aug 2024Scott Robertson is looking forward to his first tour abroad as All Black coach.
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Tough-tackling Finau staying with Chiefs and NZ Rugby
19 Aug 2024The 25-year-old blindside, best known for his powerful tackling, started both home tests against England in July.
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Hayden Wilde looks wild after another late loss to arch-rival Yee
19 Aug 2024Hayden Wilde's latest narrow triathlon defeat to Alex Yee has come with none of the bonhomie that marked their Paris Olympic showdown.
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Temepara Bailey back with Northern Stars as new head coach
19 Aug 2024Former Silver Ferns playing great Temepara Bailey is returning to the Stars as their new head coach in the ANZ Premiership.
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Adesanya examines rivalry with du Plessis
19 Aug 2024Israel Adesanya points to an encounter about four months ago which can now sum up his rivalry with Dricus du Plessis.
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Joe Schmidt can make Wallabies competitive against Lions, says Rassie Erasmus
19 Aug 2024South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has backed Joe Schmidt to lead Australia out of a rut after a mixed start to his tenure with the Wallabies.
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Dricus Du Plessis gets Israel Adesanya to tap out at UFC 305
18 Aug 2024Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis pulled off a stunning victory and successful title defence, getting No. 2 contender Israel Adesanya to tap out in the fourth round of their championship fight…
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Composed City start title defence with 2-0 win over Chelsea
19 Aug 2024Erling Haaland celebrated his 100th appearance as Manchester City kicked off their Premier League title defence with a 2-0 win over Chelsea.
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Newgarden wins, McLaughlin second in 'chaotic' Indycars race
18 Aug 2024Scott McLaughlin rues technical issues as he finishes behind Team Penske team-mate Josef Newgarden in Illinois.
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All Blacks light it up at Eden Park: what went right
18 Aug 2024The switch was well and truly flicked at Eden Park, so now Jamie Wall asks how can the All Blacks make sure it stays on?
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’Unfortunately it's something we're not unfamiliar with’ – All Blacks on online criticism
18 Aug 2024Sam Cane and TJ Perenara opened up about the intense scrutiny the team was under leading into Saturday night's test victory at Eden Park.
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Here's how much an Olympic gold medal is worth
18 Aug 2024Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr bagged $83,000, while two Hong Kong fencers got $1.28m each - but there are other benefits, too.
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